Fairfield County, South Carolina
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2024 precinct map of Fairfield CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Fairfield County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Kamala Harris ✓Democratic | 56.0% | 6,277 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 42.7% | 4,792 |
| Cornel WestUnited Citizen | 0.5% | 54 |
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22 precincts · 11,215 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 56.0%Harris6,277 | 42.7%Trump4,792 | 0.5%West54 | 11,215 | ||
| D | 60.8%Biden7,382 | 38.1%Trump4,625 | 0.6%Jorgensen78 | 12,136 | ||
| D | 61.6%Clinton6,945 | 35.7%Trump4,027 | 1.1%Johnson120 | 11,267 | ||
| D | 65.4%Obama7,777 | 33.6%Romney3,999 | 1.0%Johnson119 | 11,895 | ||
| D | 65.3%Obama7,591 | 33.7%McCain3,912 | 1.0%Barr116 | 11,619 | ||
| D | 61.1%Kerry5,764 | 37.4%Bush3,531 | 1.5%Nader140 | 9,435 | ||
| D | 62.7%Gore5,263 | 35.9%Bush3,011 | 0.8%Nader70 | 8,398 | ||
| D | 63.1%Clinton4,719 | 32.3%Dole2,414 | 3.8%Perot284 | 7,476 | ||
| D | 60.2%Clinton4,867 | 31.1%Bush2,518 | 8.1%Perot652 | 8,091 | ||
| D | 58.1%Dukakis3,827 | 41.2%Bush2,714 | 0.6%Paul42 | 6,583 | ||
| D | 56.5%Mondale4,117 | 43.2%Reagan3,147 | 0.3%Bergland23 | 7,287 | ||
| D | 65.7%Carter4,153 | 33.2%Reagan2,098 | 1.1%Anderson72 | 6,323 | ||
| D | 69.4%Carter4,153 | 30.3%Ford1,817 | 0.3%Anderson18 | 5,988 | ||
| R | 48.4%McGovern2,492 | 50.7%Nixon2,608 | 0.9%Schmitz46 | 5,146 | ||
| D | 50.5%Humphrey3,011 | 27.1%Nixon1,619 | 22.4%Wallace1,336 | 5,966 | ||
| D | 56.8%Johnson2,628 | 43.2%Goldwater1,997 | 0.0% | 4,625 | ||
| D | 51.3%Kennedy1,633 | 48.7%Nixon1,549 | 0.0% | 3,182 | ||
| O | 36.3%Stevenson961 | 19.6%Eisenhower519 | 44.1%Andrews1,168 | 2,648 | ||
| R | 49.7%Stevenson1,590 | 50.3%Eisenhower1,607 | 0.0% | 3,197 | ||
| O | 15.6%Truman211 | 4.7%Dewey63 | 79.7%Thurmond1,075 | 1,349 | ||
| D | 92.5%Roosevelt798 | 2.4%Dewey21 | 5.1%Thomas44 | 863 | ||
| D | 97.7%Roosevelt848 | 2.3%Willkie20 | 0.0% | 868 | ||
| D | 98.7%Roosevelt1,005 | 0.0%Landon0 | 1.3%Lemke13 | 1,018 | ||
| D | 98.6%Roosevelt901 | 0.0%Hoover0 | 1.4%Thomas13 | 914 | ||
| D | 89.3%Smith781 | 10.7%Hoover94 | 0.0% | 875 | ||
| D | 98.0%Davis631 | 1.7%Coolidge11 | 0.3%La Follette2 | 644 | ||
| D | 98.0%Cox737 | 2.0%Harding15 | 0.0% | 752 | ||
| D | 98.4%Wilson726 | 0.0%Hughes0 | 1.6%Benson12 | 738 | ||
| D | 98.3%Wilson622 | 0.0%Taft0 | 1.7%Roosevelt11 | 633 | ||
| D | 98.3%Bryan830 | 1.4%Taft12 | 0.2%Debs2 | 844 | ||
| D | 100.0%Parker723 | 0.0%Roosevelt0 | 0.0% | 723 | ||
| D | 97.5%Bryan670 | 2.5%McKinley17 | 0.0% | 687 | ||
| D | 95.2%Bryan1,078 | 4.8%McKinley54 | 0.0% | 1,132 | ||
| D | 80.8%Cleveland1,041 | 18.9%Harrison243 | 0.4%Weaver5 | 1,289 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +61.9% |
| 1896 | +90.5% |
| 1900 | +95.1% |
| 1904 | +100.0% |
| 1908 | +96.9% |
| 1912 | +98.3% |
| 1916 | +98.4% |
| 1920 | +96.0% |
| 1924 | +96.3% |
| 1928 | +78.5% |
| 1932 | +98.6% |
| 1936 | +98.7% |
| 1940 | +95.4% |
| 1944 | +90.0% |
| 1948 | +11.0% |
| 1952 | −0.5% |
| 1956 | +16.7% |
| 1960 | +2.6% |
| 1964 | +13.6% |
| 1968 | +23.3% |
| 1972 | −2.3% |
| 1976 | +39.0% |
| 1980 | +32.5% |
| 1984 | +13.3% |
| 1988 | +16.9% |
| 1992 | +29.0% |
| 1996 | +30.8% |
| 2000 | +26.8% |
| 2004 | +23.7% |
| 2008 | +31.7% |
| 2012 | +31.8% |
| 2016 | +25.9% |
| 2020 | +22.7% |
| 2024 | +13.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 15,950 |
| 2018 | 16,998 |
| 2020 | 17,703 |
| 2022 | 16,475 |
| 2024 | 16,665 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Fairfield County's population is roughly 60% Black, anchoring consistent Democratic margins in a state that trends heavily Republican statewide. Its shrinking population and high poverty rate make turnout mobilization a persistent variable in close cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 100.0 points in 1904 and a Republican high of 2.3 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 9.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 13.2 points.
A population of 20,550, a 39% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $47,885 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of San Miguel County and Hale County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Fairfield County, South Carolina vote in 2024?
In 2024, Fairfield County, South Carolina voted Democratic by 13.2 points (D+13.2), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 11,215 votes cast, 6,277 went Democratic and 4,792 went Republican.
When did Fairfield County, South Carolina last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Fairfield County, South Carolina voted Republican was 1972.
How many people live in Fairfield County, South Carolina?
Fairfield County, South Carolina has a population of 20,550 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Fairfield County, South Carolina?
Median household income in Fairfield County, South Carolina is $47,885 — below the national median of $80,734. The South Carolina state median is $69,324.
What is the political history of Fairfield County, South Carolina?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Fairfield County, South Carolina from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 30 went Democratic and 2 went Republican.